London in 3D: Google brings the capital's skyline to life

Buildings such as the Houses of Parliament, St Paulâ€™s Cathedral and the Shard can be seen in far more detail than before

17 July 2014 • 12:00am

London can now be explored in greater detail, and without the need to actually visit, after Google launched 3D mapping of the entire city.

The capital has become the fifth UK destination – following Birmingham, Leeds, Reading and Stoke-on-Trent – to have been recreated in 3D.

How to see London in 3D

Go to the full version of Google Maps and change to satellite view

Search for a famous London landmark, such as the Houses of Parliament or St Paul's Cathedral, and zoom in

Click the 'tilt the view' icon in the bottom right when it appears

St Paul's Cathedral (Photo: Google/PA)

The new 3D mapping went live this morning. Landmarks such as Parliament, the Shard and Tower Bridge can be seen in remarkable detail, with computer users able to pan around the buildings for a complete view.